Best High Schools in Zip Code 55101

The 55101 zip code area of Saint Paul, Minnesota is home to two high schools: Creative Arts Secondary School and Upper Mississippi High Academy. While both schools serve students in grades 9-12, they exhibit notable differences in their academic performance and school environment.

Upper Mississippi High Academy stands out as the stronger performer, ranking 265th out of 480 Minnesota high schools, compared to Creative Arts Secondary School's 352nd ranking. Upper Mississippi High Academy also boasts a higher 4-year graduation rate of 84.2%, matching the rate of Creative Arts Secondary School, and outperforms the state and district averages in math and reading proficiency for 11th grade and overall.

In contrast, Creative Arts Secondary School struggles with significantly lower academic performance, particularly in math proficiency, despite serving a high-need student population with 79.49% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, Upper Mississippi High Academy maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.7, compared to 17 at Creative Arts Secondary School, which may contribute to its relatively stronger academic outcomes.